Ball swivel joints

Hoses are designed to convey all types of media flexibly from A to B. Depending on the formulation, they must withstand very different pressures, media, consistencies and temperatures.

However, they are not designed to cope with mechanical loads such as tensile forces, abrasion, bending or torsion. Some problems can be alleviated by proper handling. However, they can also be solved – by using suitable fittings and systems by RS.
Take the torsion problem, for example.

RS has it all figured out and simply transfers the rotary forces from the overloaded hose to fittings that are specially designed for the purpose.
The advantage is obvious: The once-off investment in high-quality and long-lasting swivel joints turns the "consumable" hose into longer-lasting component of the hose line. And a long-lasting product represents a pure cost saving.

The patented RS ball swivel joint was designed primarily to prevent the kinking and torsion of hose lines.
With a swivel angle of approx. 50° overall, it effectively improves the capacity of hoses to bend without being damaged. This prevents many types of damage that are otherwise caused by tight bending of hoses.
The flow characteristics of our ball swivel joint are optimised to avoid any narrowing or protruding edges in the flow of product.
The swivel angle of 50° can be further increased by using several RS ball swivel joints connected in series.
The RS ball swivel joint not only expands the freedom of movement of the hose line, but also make life easier for service staff and relieves the burden on maintenance personnel. It's an "all-rounder" product that can be used for applications in practically every sector involved in professional fluid handling.